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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Struggling Japanese Automaker Nissan Replaces CEO

Japanese automaker Nissan said chief executive Makoto Uchida will step down, which follows the failure of merger talks with rival Honda (Credit: AFP)

Struggling Japanese automaker Nissan announced on Tuesday that chief executive Makoto Uchida would step down, a move that follows the failure of merger talks with rival Honda.

The company said the leadership change was meant to "achieve the company's short- and mid-term objectives while positioning it for long-term growth" but did not elaborate.

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